There are thousands of wonderful dogs in the LA shelter systems right now looking for a happy forever home. Here are a few great dogs I've spent time with and who I think would make amazing pets. They are waiting to be someone's best friend and they're looking for their match...could it be you?

Molly is a Jindo-Shepherd-Lab mix with a the most tender soul. She is 3 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Molly absolutely loves to go running, and yet can also be a couch potato! Other things she enjoys are car rides and laying in the sunshine on a nice patch of grass. She is initially shy with new people but warms up quickly and is such a devoted, affectionate companion. Molly is good with other dogs, especially a fan of bigger males, and she loves to play. Molly is a special girl, and she's looking for a happy foreber home of her own. She is spayed, up to date on shots, healthy, and kind hearted. Please consider Molly as your next best friend, and contact alexis@penniesfordogs.org if you'd like to meet her!

Goodman was named after John Goodman not only for his jovial nature... but for his figure too :) Not to worry though, his foster home has him on a vet-approved exercise and diet plan so he is trimming up! Goodman is a ham - he brings joy and laughter with him wherever he goes. He is full of kisses and kindness, and he's just a cuddly love. He adores other dogs of all sizes and loves all people including kids. He also loves belly rubs! He is already potty trained, and is just the sweetest, happiest boy. He will make a fantastic pet for the lucky family who adopts him. Goodman is a 5 year old purebred Beagle. He's healthy, up to date on his vaccinations, microchipped, and neutered. Please go to www.mollysmuttsandmeows.org and fill out an application if you'd like to meet Goodman!

Sangria- juicy and tart! That's her. Sangria is definitely one of a kind- a Shepherd, Beagle, something else mix! And she's quite the beauty. At the young age of 3, Sangria has not had it easy thus far. She was saved by a wonderful rescue group from a scary Bakersfield shelter having just lost her entire litter at the shelter. Since then she has been patiently waiting in boarding for her own home...it's been too long. Sangria is full of love. She has more love to give than most dogs I've ever met. She is wiggly, she is sweet, she is such a good girl She weighs 50 lbs and though she is timid at first meeting, she comes around in a day or 2 with oodles of love to give. Please visit Labs and Buddies to find out more.

ADOPTION RESOURCES:

Adopt-a-Pet.com http://www.adoptapet.com

Ace of Hearts http://www.acesangels.org

Animal Advocates Alliance http://animaladvocatesalliance.org

Animal Rescue Volunteers http://www.arvsimi.org

Bark Avenue Foundation http://www.barkavenuefoundation.org

Barks of Love http://www.barksoflove.org

Beagles and Buddies http://www.beaglesandbuddies.com

Best Friends Los Angeles http://www.losangeles.bestfriends.org

Brittany Foundation http://www.brittanyfoundation.com

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue http://www.coastalgsr.org

Downtown Dog Rescue http://www.downtowndogrescue.com

Heigl Hounds of Hope http://www.jasonheiglfoundation.org/

Labs and Buddies http://www.labsandbuddies.org

Lab Rescuers of San Diego http://www.labrescuers.org

Much Love Animal Rescue http://www.muchlove.org

Rover Rescue http://www.roverrescue.com

Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue http://www.sclrr.org/

Strangest Angels http://www.strangestangels.org

Westside German Shepherd Rescue http://www.sheprescue.org

The Penny Foundation http://www.penniesfordogs.org

The Shelter Chronicles Doggie Matchmaker http://www.doggiematchmaker.blogspot.com

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER RESOURCES:

Clinico http://www.clinico.org

Sam Simon Foundation http://www.samsimonfoundation.com

Valley Vet http://www.valleyvetnonprofit.com

ANIMAL WELFARE RESOURCES:

Angel's Gate http://www.angelsgate.org

Best Friends Animal Society http://www.bestfriends.org

North Shore Animal League http://www.animalleague.org/